Drunk Kid Kill 4 People Get Probation Because . . .

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

This punishment was not about age. A non-wealthy teenager with no prior criminal record is much less likely to be given this punishment. The history of crimes and punishment for people under the age of 18 shows that some courts don't care about pre-frontal cortex and neither do I depending on the act.

The treatment center he's going to doesn't sound like a very fun place and he'll have a 10-year probation sentence to serve. Frequently, whether someone has assets is determinative as to whether they work some programs or just do their time. A non-wealthy teenager would probably get some time in a juvenile detention center, but would be out by age 18.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Kevin

The treatment center he's going to doesn't sound like a very fun place and he'll have a 10-year probation sentence to serve.

His family has enough resources to make treatment and probation a relatively decent time.

Originally Posted by Kevin

A non-wealthy teenager would probably get some time in a juvenile detention center, but would be out by age 18.

Oh fun (sarcasm)!!!!!!! So you understand this isn't about age and prefrontal cortex. Most teens and adults would prefer even a harsh treatment center and 10 years probation over 3 years in a detention or incarceration facility.

[Tom Earp]

The legal system never seems to amaze me?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

His family has enough resources to make treatment and probation a relatively decent time.

I don't know anything about this treatment center. Supposedly, it is $450,000 per year. That could mean it's very pleasant or very unpleasant. It looks nice enough, though I'm unsure what the curriculum would be.

Oh fun (sarcasm)!!!!!!! So you understand this isn't about age and prefrontal cortex. Most teens and adults would prefer even a harsh treatment center and 10 years probation over 3 years in a detention or incarceration facility.

The system should be focused on rehabilitation no matter the wealth of the child's parents. In a perfect world every kid gets $450,000 year treatment centers. This is an imperfect world though.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I don't know anything about this treatment center. Supposedly, it is $450,000 per year. That could mean it's very pleasant or very unpleasant. It looks nice enough, though I'm unsure what the curriculum would be.

That means it is an overall pleasant and supportive facility. It can be intense and emotional without being a miserable institution.